Speak of Meaning in English
expression
ˈspik/ /ˈəv
SPEEK-uhv
spˈiːk/ /ˈɒv
SPEEK-ov
Definición
To talk about or mention something or someone. It can be used literally or to refer indirectly to something just brought up in conversation.
Uso & Matices
Often used after something is mentioned unexpectedly, especially in the phrase 'speak of the devil' (when the person discussed appears). More formal or literary than just 'talk about.' Can also mean 'indicate' (formal: 'her face spoke of sadness'). Rare in very casual speech.
Spanish: hablar de - mencionarPortuguese (BR): falar de - mencionarPortuguese (PT): falar de - mencionarChinese (Simplified): 说到 - 提到Chinese (Traditional): 說到 - 提到Hindi: का उल्लेख करना - के बारे में बात करनाArabic: يتحدث عن - يذكرBengali: উল্লেখ করা - কথা বলা (কিছু সম্পর্কে)Russian: говорить о - упоминатьJapanese: ～について話す - ～に触れるVietnamese: nhắc đến - nói vềKorean: ~에 대해 말하다 - 언급하다Turkish: bahsetmek - söz etmekUrdu: ذکر کرنا - بات کرنا (کسی چیز کے بارے میں)Indonesian: membicarakan - menyebut
Oraciones de Ejemplo
We often speak of our childhood memories.
basic
She likes to speak of her travels.
basic
If you speak of the plan, keep it secret.
basic
Speak of the devil—here he comes!
natural
Few people speak of what happened that night.
natural
His eyes speak of years of hard work.
natural